Mequon Weekly Bulletin - November 4

U P C O M I N G  M E E T I N G S

Public Welfare Committee: November 9 – 6:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: November 9 – 6:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility District Commission: November 9 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: November 9 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: November 10 – 9:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Joint Review Board: November 11 – 9:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: November 14 – 6:00 P.M.
Library Board of Trustees: November 16 – 6:00 P.M.
Festivals Committee: November 16 – 6:30 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: November 16 – 6:30 P.M.

Preview of November 9 Council Meeting
Starting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 9, the Common Council will hold its monthly meeting for November.  The Common Council will consider a number of items, including:

1.             Amending the City Code to establish veterinary clinics as a conditional use in the City’s Neighborhood Commercial Zoning Districts.
2.            Adopting the City’s Annual Budget and corresponding tax levy for Fiscal Year 2023, which begins on January 1.
3.            Adopting the City’s Sewer Utility District Budget, corresponding tax levy and User Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023.
4.            Amending the City Code to increase the annual carry-over limit for employee paid-time-off from 40 to 80 hours.
5.            Amending the City Code to establish banquet facilities as a conditional use in the B-2 (Community Commercial), TC (Town Center), and AC (Arrival  Corridor) Zoning Districts and conference centers as a conditional use in the B-2, B4 (Business Park) and Ulao Creek Mixed-Use Zoning Districts (first reading).
6.            Approving revenue and expenditure amendments to the City’s Annual Budget for 2022 (first reading).
7.            Amending the City Code related to property survey submittal requirements in connection with obtaining a building permit (first reading).
8.            Approving the allocation of $2,550,000 in proceeds received from the American Rescue Plan Act.
9.            Adopting the 2023 Compensation Plan for non-represented employees.
10.          Approving a 2-year engagement letter for the provision of labor & employment legal services with von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
11.           Authorizing execution of the 15^th amended agreement for operation of the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court through 2051
12.          Approving a 2-year agreement for municipal prosecution services with Houseman & Feind LLP.
13.          Approving the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.
14.          Rejecting bids for a back-up pumping system at Lift Station E, in the vicinity of Ranch Road.  

Fire Departments Receives Flex Grants from State
In July of 2022, the Wisconsin State Department of Health created a $12M ARPA Relief Fund for public emergency medical service providers.  Mequon submitted a grant application along with 442 other agencies throughout Wisconsin.  In October, the Mequon Fire Department was notified that they had been awarded $134,275 and the Thiensville Fire Department was awarded $67,735, totaling $202,010.  The money will be used to offset some of the startup costs associated with the newly formed Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Department.  Purchases will include two Zoll cardiac defibrillators, narcotic storage vaults, personal protection gear, miscellaneous durable medical supplies, a capital payment on the ambulance ordered in July of 2022 and some wireless dispatch terminals for EMS units to better track response times.  Below is a list of what agencies in the area received.

 
New Look for City Bulletin Starting Next Week
Since 2019, the City has been using its website service, Municode, to distribute the Mequon Weekly Bulletin to residents and businesses to keep them informed on governmental activities, events and issues.  Starting next week, the City will be using Constant Contact as its new service provider for distribution.  The new email delivery service will help the City better convey stories with the use of graphics and real-time images.  Stay tuned for next week's edition!

Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day
In-person absentee voting for Mequon residents ended today at 5:00 P.M. On Tuesday, November 8, the General Election will be held in Mequon.  Polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.  Residents may click here to find their polling site location.

Free Active Shooter Training Being Offered on November 15
A free active shooter presentation is being offered by the Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department on Tuesday, November 15, at the Range Line Community Center from 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.  Learn from Mequon Police Department Detective Lance Wegner how to be safe in the workplace and everyday life in active shooter-type situations. Registration by November 8 is required to attend. 

Daylight Savings Time Ends
At 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 6, when Daylight Savings Time ends, clocks move back one hour. While resetting clocks, it is also a great opportunity to check the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.  It is required by State Statute for each level of a home or dwelling to have a CO detector.  As a reminder, (CO) Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be extremely dangerous.  Items in the home such as furnaces, gas ranges and gas fireplaces all produce CO.  Additionally, it’s important to have the chimney checked and cleaned and to make sure gas appliances are vented properly and clear of any debris. CO poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. Typically, these symptoms are described as "flu-like."  If experiencing these symptoms and the CO alarm sounds, immediately get out of the home and dial 911.